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November 2024
Clean Energy to Communities Agrivoltaics 101 Resources Provide a Guide Toward Implementation
Clean Energy to Communities has helped numerous communities plan for and implement agrivoltaic systems, and technical assistance providers at NREL are working to share key learnings from those projects with other communities looking to follow in their footsteps.
NREL To Support $50 Million Investment in Distributed Energy Systems by Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations
The DOE Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations selected NREL to provide technical assistance with integrating distributed energy resources (DERs) in Colorado, Massachusetts, and Virginia to make the electric grids safer and more responsive, resilient, and affordable.
October 2024
NREL Celebrates Industry Advancements on Weatherization Day
The perfect winter coat should be comfortable to wear—not too warm and not too cold. It's affordable, sturdy, and protects you well from the wind, rain, and snow.
NREL Helps US Forest Service Go Green After 2024 Lake Fire
During the July 2024 Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County, California, NREL and the U.S. Forest Service successfully piloted several renewable energy solutions that put their sustainable firefighting operations ideas into practice.
Mobile Homes and Municipalities Find Heat Pumps To Fit Their Needs
Whether it's a sweltering summer or a frigid winter, digging just a few feet into the earth provides relief from the temperatures above.
Reading, Pennsylvania, Finds Value of Energy Savings Performance Contracts Through C2C Program
In the fall of 2024, Reading, Pennsylvania, will break ground on solar installations that will save the city $300,000 a year in energy bills. But it was a long journey to get to this point.
September 2024
25 New Coastal, Remote, and Island Communities Join Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project
Coastal, remote, and island communities face unique energy challenges because of their geographic isolation, which often contributes to issues with energy access, quality, affordability, and reliability.
Partnership With USDA Highlights NREL's Value in Addressing Rural Renewable Energy Questions
Farmers and rural small businesses in the United States are interested in transitioning to renewable energy and increasing energy efficiency for their businesses.
August 2024
Perspective Pivot: Mapping a Landscape of Voices in Oahu Changes Energy Planning
At NREL, researchers often serve as guides who help communities navigate the world of renewable energy solutions.
June 2024
Bridging the Solar Energy Gap Through Federal Assistance Programs
The number of residential solar photovoltaics installations continues to increase across the United States. But that increase is slower for low-income households, who made up 23% of solar adopters as of 2022.
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Last Updated May 5, 2025